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Is Springfield, Tennessee Safe?

Population 20,090 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Springfield is a smaller community of 20,090 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 232.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,664 per 100K.

Springfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSpringfieldTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate373.5334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1952.92062.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate223.0--268.2
Theft Rate1664.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate455.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

232.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

374/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1953/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Springfield

Violent crime in Springfield is close to the national average. The rate of 373.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1952.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,664 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Springfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault223
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary228
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,664
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft455
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Springfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Springfield
373.5
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Springfield
1952.9
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Springfield Safety

Is Springfield safe?
Not especially. Springfield earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Springfield?
232.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 373.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1952.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Springfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Springfield's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,664 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Springfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Springfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Springfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Springfield?
Crime rates have held steady in Springfield, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Springfield compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Springfield ranks behind about 68% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Springfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Springfield?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.6 per-thousand rate put Springfield below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 374 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Springfield?
373.5 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (223), robbery (49), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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